The Cockerel and the Cherry Tree
The young cockerel was happy. One day he would the most important individual on the farm, the time keeper. Until then he must learn to be wise. The old owl who lived in the barn had told him so. Today with the hens he was exploring the grounds of a garden. He tried to crow, but failed miserably. He turned to join his mother. Shock rooted him to the ground, the garden had turned pink. Then the breeze lifted the cherry petals back into the air.
Lesson one, said the pigs, you must learn to expect the unexpected.
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The pigs are wise
In my experience they always are
Great voice in this. And the ending is fantastic. And true.
I think this young cockerel has much to learn, hopefully I may get to tell more about his future
Dear Michael,
A Charlotte’s Web kind of a story. Very sweet.
Shalom,
Rochelle
Perhaps to sweet, I may have to bring some off the rough and tumble of the farm yard into his life
What a fabulous title! And a lovely whimsical story.
Penny, today I watched children gathering pink blossom and running with it. Leaving drifting petals like smoke in their wake. Lovely
Beautiful and wise like a fable. Well done.
To write something akin to a fable would be great. Thank you so much.
Sweet photo you chose and a lovely parable to go with it.
Yes the pigs where most obliging… I do hope to write more about the cockerels farm
Good advice to expect the unexpected.
That is true, the young cockerel has much to learn.
Lovely story with a great lesson for us, Michael.
I am so pleased that you liked the story
If one expects the unexpected, is it still unexpected? Nice one.
Now there is a question to make me think
If it’s anything like Animal Farm, he should watch out for those pigs! Good one Michael
My poor pigs they are so gentle, not like animal farm
A delightful fable. Well done!
Linda thank you
You brought a well-known quote to life! Nice one Michael.
Thank you very much Keith,
pigs are known for their intelligence. when you come down to it, they’re even smarter than dogs.
Very true
If we learned anything from Animal Farm, it’s to listen to the pigs. Hopefully, this pair is wiser.
Much wiser
This is lovely, Michael! 🙂
Thank you Sascha
Yep, those pigs are spot on about this …
🙂
They will be pleased to hear that,